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Originally Posted by Battlebasset
EV solves no problem I have now, and creates more. Until the range, availability/functionality of charging stations, and reduced reliance on China for battery raw materials arrives and has been solidly in place for at least 10 years, I'm not giving up my ICE. Could be interested in a hybrid, but am concerned about the complexity of two drive systems.
Not against EV. I have an EV golf cart. Works great for the Villages with no gas/exhaust smell, noise, and instant power availability. Comes home every night with at least a 50% charge left, and full charge by morning.
But for my vehicle that I want to jump in and drive halfway across the country and not think about it? ICE is the only way to go now.
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We have a chrysler Pacifica hybrid and we LOVE it. Driving around town, which is what we mostly do, is well within the battery range of about 33 miles. Plug it in over night and you have another full range of 33 miles on battery. Range of about 550 miles on gas and battery. Batteries are warranted to last at least 10 years, but are expected to last the life of the vehicle. Works for us, it is a great compromise of battery and ICE. Plus, a full size mini van allows lots of passengers / cargo.